Ossett Brewery, near Wakefield, has extended its new home beer delivery service across the UK as demand rapidly increases during the lockdown.
Also, for the first time, Ossett is canning its core beer range — Silver King, Yorkshire Blonde, Brunette and Excelsius — and has now launched an inaugural canned version of the highly popular White Rat brand, the flagship beer from the sister Rat Brewery, in Huddersfield.
Ossett closed its Brewery Taproom and the 26 pubs across Yorkshire and launched a home delivery service locally in the face of the government’s tough measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
All Ossett beers are now available by ordering online through shop.ossett-brewery.co.uk. Hop forward beers from Ossett’s SALT microbrewery, at Saltaire, can also be ordered via saltbeerfactory.co.uk/shop/. Combined orders for both Ossett and SALT beers are being taken through telesales on 01924 261333 for West Yorkshire deliveries only. Bottles, cans, beer-in-box, and mini casks are all available, depending on the brand.
The minimum order spend is £25, with free delivery across the WF5 postcodes. See social media for regular updates — @ossettbrewery across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
In addition to direct home delivery in West Yorkshire, a click and collect service is also in operation, with limited slots during the day for pick-up at Ossett of all brands, including SALT beers. This service is carried out in accordance with strict coronavirus safety measures.
‘This is extremely well deserved and a morale-boosting recognition for the brewery team’
Ossett’s owner, Jamie Lawson, said: “Recognising that we were facing extreme and challenging times during the crisis, we immediately wished to ensure we gave our loyal customers the opportunity to enjoy their favourite Ossett and SALT beers.
“The brewery teams have worked very hard to make this happen. We have had a terrific response and can’t thank our customers enough. Fortunately, due to the substantial investment made in our packaging resources in recent years, we have been able to quickly expand our canned range while, at the same time, extending the delivery service to meet a national demand through courier partners.”
To keep pace with the demand, Ossett is maintaining production by brewing with a limited staff, who are strictly abiding by the social distancing rules.
Meanwhile, Ossett has been hailed as brewery of the year in the Leeds and West Yorkshire Prestige Awards. The awards celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises that have thrived in their highly competitive community during the past 12 months and provide a personal approach with high-quality service.
Winners are chosen on marketing and branding, business growth methods, customer experience, and approach to new ideas. Last November, Ossett unveiled new branding across its range as it launched a Tap and Visitor Centre in the heart of the brewery (currently closed).
Jamie said: “This is extremely well deserved and a morale-boosting recognition for the brewery team as they are working harder than ever to ensure our business survives and thrives in the face of the extraordinary challenges we currently face.”
